EFL Awards 2024

The idea

One of the most prestigious awards at the annual EFL awards is the Oustanding Contribution to League Football which was won by Paul Stewart in 2024. In November 2016, Paul courageously stepped forward, revealing himself as a survivor of child sexual abuse. Since then, he has dedicated his life to working on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, especially in football. Our brief was to create a short video showcasing Paul Stewart’s profound impact on football safeguarding to be used as part of the awards ceremony

Bringing it to life

Our team worked closely with the EFL to create an emotional and impactful video, featuring carefully chosen contributors to talk about Paul’s journey. His career included playing for clubs such as Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool, as well as Blackpool, Sunderland, and Stoke City, but throughout his whole playing career, he was carrying this terrible secret. We wanted the film to balance the gravity of his life story with the incredible work that has made sport a safer place for the most vulnerable in our communities.